Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering
At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Engineer at either of our Warrington (Cheshire), Bristol, Leicester (Leicestershire) or Newbury (Berkshire).
The role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you play a vital role in our mission. From decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities and supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, to enabling the operation and construction of nuclear power plants, Cavendish Nuclear is at the forefront of cleaning up the nuclear legacy and shaping a future where nuclear energy contributes to national security, energy resilience and net zero goals.
Our highly skilled team delivers major defence, decommissioning, new build and nuclear generation projects, winning over 78% of our recent tenders. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and more cost-effective across the energy lifecycle – including our work with Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C and X Energy.
Day to day you'll:
1. Promote effective collaboration across Engineering and other functional teams
2. Interface with customers and the supply chain on design issues and support procurement specifications
3. Ensure correct application of procedures, codes and standards to technical and engineering activities
4. Contribute to product safety assessments and act as a technical interface with stakeholders
5. Conduct technical investigations and analysis to resolve problems and improve designs
6. Drive process improvements across the operational/design lifecycle to enhance quality and efficiency
This is a full-time role (37 hours per week), based at one of our offices in Bristol, Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Newbury (Berkshire), with hybrid working arrangements (three days in the office).
Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer:
Nuclear experience is not a requirement for this role. If you are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and has the courage to challenge the status quo, then we would like to hear from you. We welcome applicants from all engineering backgrounds who are able to demonstrate the following:
7. A minimum of HNC (Higher National Certificate) or HND (Higher National Diploma) in Engineering, or equivalent experience
8. Proficiency in CAD tools and a solid understanding of General Engineering Drawing Practice
9. The ability to build strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders
Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer:
10. Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at
What we offer
11. Generous holiday allowance
12. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
13. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
14. Employee share scheme
15. Employee shopping savings portal
16. Payment of Professional Fees
17. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
18. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
19. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
20. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Cavendish Nuclear
As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of